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[quote=MN3][quote]How big an issue is it if the boat is not registered? I plan to run it in the intercostals. If it has the manufacturer certificate of origin or something like that, will that allow me to register with a bill of sale?[/quote]

There are a ton (if not most) legacy boats that do not have a title in florida.

Fl (now) requires all non powered  boats 16' or longer to be titled, registered and have numbers on it - [url=https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/vessels/vessel-titling-registrations/]https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/vessels/vessel-titling-registrations/[/url] (there are a few exceptions to registration like: being used exclusively in/on a private lake, dealer demo boats and boats under 16' (see my link for other exceptions).  [b]They ALL require title. [/b]

that being said: it is not enforced. It used to be non powered boats under 20' did not require registration (that changed a decade ago or so).

Since they didn't have to be registered most people didn't want to pay the sales tax (switching ownership and paying sales tax and title fees).

I know the USCG hassled a beach catamaran about this (locally) but not ticketed. However it is the law and any pissed off sherrif, fwwc or USCG can ticket/impound if they have a hair up their butt. MOST beach cats do not have registration numbers on them (including mine but i did carry my regisrtation when I sailed).

[quote]If it has the manufacturer certificate of origin or something like that, will that allow me to register with a bill of sale?/quote]

I would be flabbergasted if you could actually get a manufacturers cert of origin. Nacra was sold long ago and the records of that boat are probably long gone... you can only use a bill of sale if the boat was sold to you from a state that does not title boats and uses a bill of sale for registration.

There are a few remedies - Pay all the associated fees and go in front of a Judge and he can award a title OR go to the FWWC and request an inspection (they will do a record search and if it is not reported stolen) and if they believe you, like you and are in a good mood - they may award you a title (or tell you to go in front of a judge). IF they have any cause they will impound the boat.

Of course i want you to buy my boat but the reasons this boat does not hit all your needs is 1.  the tramp area is smaller than a 5.5 so less room for bodies and gear. 2. the daggers' are a pain in the ass to deal with, especially launching into waves and any shallow areas. (mystere centerboards can be retracted and lowered by a control line) 3. the bows on a mystere are MUCH higher volume and will save you if they dig in when hit with a gust. 3. $500 is suspiciously cheap for a boat in good order. It SHOULD sell fast if it is in good shape. If you can, go check it out ASAP and bring a check book if you can live with the boards and (probable lack of title).

I would rather you buy a good boat that you like than "buy mine" so good luck !<em>Edited by MN3 on May 24, 2023 - 12:23 PM.</em> [/quote]

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